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Solomon Islands Education Spending

Government expenditure on education as % of GDP  SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS

8.93% +0.63% (+7.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #7 Global Peak 9.64% (2020) Source World Bank

Solomon Islands Education Spending (1971–2025)

Overview

Solomon Islands's education spending stood at 8.93% in 2025, a rise of +0.63% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.93% by 2025. Solomon Islands ranked 7th globally.

Data & projection

Year Education Spending YoY change Rank
2026* trend 9.01% - -
2025* trend 8.93% - -
2025 8.93% +0.63% #7
2023 8.29% −0.19% #116
2022 8.49% +0.16% #159
2021 8.33% −1.31% #162
2020 9.64% +2.17% #165
2010 7.48% +0.82% #130
2009 6.66% −0.24% #103
2008 6.90% −0.44% #111
2007 7.33% +5.02% #101
1998 2.32% −1.56% #17
1991 3.88% +0.48% #26
1971 3.40% #27
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +21.0% GDP growth 2.5% C/A balance 2.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Solomon Islands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw education spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Solomon Islands's education spending?

Solomon Islands's education spending was 8.93% in 2025. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 7.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest education spending in Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands's education spending peaked at 9.64% in 2020.

What was the lowest education spending in Solomon Islands?

The lowest education spending in Solomon Islands was 2.32% in 1998.

How does Solomon Islands rank in education spending?

Solomon Islands ranks 7th globally in education spending as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for education spending?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected education spending of Solomon Islands in 2025?

Solomon Islands's education spending is projected to reach 8.93% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the education spending of Solomon Islands in 2025?

The education spending of Solomon Islands in 2025 was 8.93%. This ranks 7th in the world.

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